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20 killed, wounded in Afghanistan

News – Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense says more than 20 militants have been killed and wounded during a battle with NATO-backed Afghan forces.

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Hidden Casualties

Do No Evil – Suicide, Post-Traumatic Stress and Depression Haunt US Troops Back from Iraq and Afghanistan

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Clarke: Negotiate With Pakistan To Staunch al-Qaida

News – Twenty-eight American soldiers were killed in Afghanistan in June, making it the deadliest month for U.S. troops since the war in Afghanistan began in 2001. Much of the spike in violence is attributed to a resurgent…

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10 Taliban killed while planting bomb

News – Gunmen in a dangerous part of southern Afghanistan assassinated an Afghan lawmaker, while a roadside bomb militants were planting detonated prematurely, killing 10 Taliban, officials said Saturday.

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Pentagon Breaks Promise to Marines

News – The Pentagon has extended the tour of 2,200 Marines in Afghanistan, after insisting for months the unit would come home on time.

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Mission Impossible: Afghanistan

Do No Evil – Those who don't study history are condemned to repeat it, with a twist or two. Why are Americans still enlisting to fight no-win wars, such as Afghanistan. An in-depth look at how we got into the mess we're in,…

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In Search of a Legacy, Bush Looks to the Past

Politics – Before 9/11, before Afghanistan and Iraq, before the suspension of habeas corpus, before Hurricane Katrina, before unflattering tell-all books, before the Valerie Plame affair, before high gas prices, before record…

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Pentagon extends tour of Marines in Afghanistan

News – The Pentagon has extended the tour of 2,200 Marines in Afghanistan, after insisting for months the unit would come home on time. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is doing combat operations in the volatile…

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Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhohe - Essen

Travel – The Mintrops city hotel Margerenthenhohe is located on the historic "Margarethenhoehe". Here you can either relax, party or hold seminars and congresses. We offer various specials for business as well as leisure…

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Hollow heart of the West

Politics – It is tempting to compare NATO and the European Union to the French and Italian football teams in this year's Euro 2008 competition. What unites them, above all, is a process of "competitive decadence." The EU and…

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Pentagon made 'unprecedented' effort to hide human cost…

Do No Evil – The ACLU today released documents regarding Navy investigations of civilians killed by coalition troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Pentagon erased journalists' footage of civilian deaths in Afghanistan, paid Iraqi…

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Homeless veterans face new battle for survival

Do No Evil – "I can't find the right words to describe when you are homeless," says Iraq veteran Joseph Jacobo. "You see the end of your life right there. What am I going to do, what am I going to eat?" Veterans make up almost…

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U.S. Army tired, undermanned, but resolute

Do No Evil – Fort Hood's senior noncommissioned officer says he and most other soldiers would prefer never to deploy and fight again because they are tired, undermanned, and under-equipped. He said too many have seen too much…

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Good Job Congress!!

News – President Bush signed a bill today that will provide $162 billion in war funding to pay for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan until 2009, 6 months after his presidency.The Republicans have won yet again and spent…

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Bush may send more troops to Afghanistan

News – President Bush said Wednesday he is weighing whether to send more troops to Afghanistan. Bush said it has been a "tough month" in Afghanistan, where more U.S. and NATO troops died during the past two months than…

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Pakistani reluctance to fight terrorism

Politics – On the face of it, Pakistan is an ally of the US, but is Pakistan really fighting the Taliban and Al Qaeda terrorists? This article seeks to answer this question.

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Video - Political Lunch 07-01-08: Tuesday Snack

Politics – For Snack today, Will looks at the candidates' reactions to a new Pentagon report on the situation in Iraq and the surprisingly dire state of affairs in Afghanistan. One candidate wants to focus on Afhganistan,…

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Inside the Taliban Jailbreak

News – Corruption, poor intelligence and weak Afghan forces allowed 800 prisoners to escape Kandahar prison.

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Congress Plaza Hotel - Chicago, USA

Travel – Built in 1893 to accommodate for the World's Colombian Exposition, over the years the hotel has been called home by Al Capone, Presidents, foreign dignitaries and celebrities. Located on Michigan Avenue, the 14…

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U.S. Deaths Rise in Afghanistan

News – June was the deadliest month for U.S. troops in Afghanistan since the war there began in late 2001, as resilient and emboldened insurgents have stepped up attacks in an effort to gain control of the embattled country.…

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Conservative Radio Host: McCain Represents 'Continuation…

Politics – Monday, conservative radio host Michael Smerconish sat in for Bill O'Reilly to host the Radio Factor. Smerconish warned his listeners, "I'm going to tell you something else many of you are not going to want to hear…

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Green Beret deaths come amid MRAP rollover concerns

Gadgets & Tech – Three Green Berets drowned Saturday when their Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicle (MRAP) rolled into a river in Afghanistan. The deaths come amid growing concerns about the threat of catastrophic rollovers…

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Veteran suicide rates highlight heroes' tough battle at…

Do No Evil – In the night, he would yell out his name, rank and serial number. He'd shout that he would never be taken hostage. Four times he tried to choke his wife because, in his nightmares, she was al-Qaida. Finally, the…

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Veterans still lack timely health care

Do No Evil – Life has been anything but easy for thousands of soldiers who have returned home from Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to bearing the physical and psychological effects of their time on the battlefield - amputated…

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Unemployment rate for wounded veterans estimated in double…

Careers & Jobs – The job market is anything but easy these days. But imagine if you were a disabled veteran having to deal with your injuries and reconnecting with civilian life while juggling resume writing, retraining and networking.…

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